St Francis St. Francis Herb Farm - Deep Immune Kids, 100 ml

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Why people keep reordering it

Best suited to: a school-age kid through the winter term, a child too young for capsules or tablets, a parent who wants two herbs, not twelve.

What the research supports

A 100 mL liquid extract built around astragalus and codonopsis root, both organic or wildcrafted. Dosing runs from under a millilitre to three millilitres by age, twice a day.

Dosed by age rather than to a research target, from 0.75 mL for a two-year-old up to 3 mL for a young teenager, twice a day. Tonic herbs are judged over weeks.

Immunity (evidence: limited, from small human trials, laboratory studies, traditional use)

Astragalus has laboratory work on immune cell activity and a handful of small human trials behind it, while codonopsis rests mostly on traditional use, so the honest grade for children is low.

Read the literature: Immunity on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

a school-age kid through the winter term

astragalus and codonopsis are both used as everyday tonics rather than acute-use herbs, which suits a twice-daily habit kept up across a whole season.

a child too young for capsules or tablets

the whole dose is 30 to 45 drops in a little juice, and it scales by age instead of forcing a fixed adult-sized dose on a small child.

a parent who wants two herbs, not twelve

there are exactly two roots in here, so if a child reacts to something you know which one to look at, which a ten-ingredient syrup makes impossible.

Look elsewhere if

a child with a milk allergy

the extraction base includes whey from milk, so a glycerite made without dairy is the safer buy for that household.

an adult buying it for themselves

the adult direction here is 4.5 to 6 mL twice daily, which empties a 100 mL bottle in roughly nine days. A full-strength adult formulation is far better value per day.

a parent wanting relief once a child is already unwell

tonic roots taken over weeks are the wrong shape for that. Something aimed at short-term acute use, plus the usual fluids and rest, is what that moment calls for.

What to expect

Nothing dramatic and nothing quick. This is a daily tonic, so the honest window is a season: eight to twelve weeks of consistent twice-daily dosing. The real hurdle is compliance, since it is bitter and meant to go in on an empty stomach, so a small amount of strongly flavoured juice is usually the difference between a bottle that gets used and one that does not.

How it compares

Compared with a kids' elderberry syrup

this is built for continuous daily use over a season rather than a five day course, and the two roots in it are used for immune balance rather than short-term symptom cover. The tradeoff: it is earthy and bitter, it goes in twice daily on an empty stomach, and the base carries organic alcohol and whey. A sweet syrup avoids all four of those problems and children actually ask for it.

Compared with a kids' multivitamin with vitamin D and zinc

this is a herbal preparation with a long history of traditional use, aimed at a different mechanism than filling a nutrient gap. The tradeoff: it supplies no vitamins or minerals at all, and the human evidence behind vitamin D and zinc for normal immune function is considerably stronger than what sits behind either of these roots.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus, root), Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula, root), Herbs are certified organic/wildcrafted, QCE=Quantity Crude Equivalent

Ingredient form

ml

Suggested use

Children (2-4 years): 0.75-1 mL (22-30 drops) Children (5-9 years): 1-1.5 mL (30-45 drops) Children & Adolescents (10-14 years): 2-3 mL (60-90 drops) Adults & adolescents (15 & over): 4.5-6 mL (135-180 drops). All doses should be taken 2 times daily in a little water or juice on an empty stomach. Non-GMO

Country of manufacture

Canada

Certifications

Non-GMO, Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Brand

St Francis

How to take it

Children (2-4 years): 0.75-1 mL (22-30 drops) Children (5-9 years): 1-1.5 mL (30-45 drops) Children & Adolescents (10-14 years): 2-3 mL (60-90 drops) Adults & adolescents (15 & over): 4.5-6 mL (135-180 drops). All doses should be taken 2 times daily in a little water or juice on an empty stomach. Non-GMO

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Non-medicinal ingredients

Distilled water, Organic alcohol, Whey (from milk), Organic vegetable glycerine.

Interactions and cautions

Medications

May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.

Timing

Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

General

Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about St. Francis Herb Farm - Deep Immune Kids

Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

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